After-Hours Trading
Trading that occurs after the regular market close (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET), often driven by earnings releases and after-hours news.
Explained Simply
After-hours trading lets you buy and sell stocks outside regular hours, primarily from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET. The most significant after-hours activity happens when companies report earnings — stock prices can move 5-20% in minutes. After-hours trading uses ECNs (Electronic Communication Networks) rather than the main exchanges, resulting in lower liquidity and wider spreads. Only limit orders are available in most after-hours sessions. While after-hours prices often set the tone for the next day's open, they can also be misleading — thin volume means a few large trades can move the price significantly.
How Tradewink Uses After-Hours Trading
Tradewink tracks all after-hours earnings moves and news-driven price changes. This data feeds into the next morning's pre-market scan and gap analysis. The AI also monitors after-hours options activity for signals — unusual post-close options volume often precedes the next day's move.
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